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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    2026 test data · 20 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 and Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 appear in 20 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.

    How the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 if

    • You prefer the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used182
    Best rank#1#16
    Avg rank9.227.3
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score91.579.4

    Tire Lab Score

    91.5
    Excellent · Winter
    79.4
    Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    3
    Avg rank 23.0
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.9
    9102
    Avg rank 32.5
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.0
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.1
    22
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 23.0 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 32.5 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →